Have you got a degraded creek on your patch? Does your watercourse have an unstable channel, erosion or water quality issues you'd like to fix but don't have the expertise or just need some financial assistance to get started?

Did you know most of the above problems can be addressed by a well managed riparian vegetation zone around your watercourse?

Watershed Landcare recently launched the Connecting Our Waterways project which aims to improve landscape function and productivity by restoring or increasing the connectivity of riparian vegetation on farms in our region.

Landholders can apply for funding of up to $5,500 to conduct on-ground works, including: materials or labour for fencing to exclude livestock from riparian corridors; troughs, solar pumps, etc. to provide alternate stock water; tube stock, tree guards, etc.; labour for planting; willow removal; and other activities designed to improve the health of riparian areas on farms.

As part of the project we will also be hosting a Riverine Systems and Riparian Vegetation workshop on Friday 25 September. The workshop will provide information on creek and river morphology, the processes that drive these dynamic systems, the importance of riparian vegetation to the health of these systems and species which are endemic or suitable for your patch.

The Connecting Our Waterways project is open to all members of Watershed Landcare. Expressions of interest close on 31 August 2015.

For more information on the Connecting Our Waterways project or to obtain an EOI form contact our Coordinator, Agness Knapik, on 0435 055 493 or info@watershedlandcare.com.au

Not a member? Why not join today to participate in our projects and other activities.

For more information on Watershed Landcare activities or to become a member, head to our website www.watershedlandcare.com.au

This project is supported by Watershed Landcare through funding from Landcare Australia and the Jaramas Foundation.